How to travel from Doncaster to Wakefield

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Travel Information between Doncaster and Wakefield

Distance18 miles (29 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$4 - $12
Cheapest modeTrain • $4 (€3) • 27 min
Fastest modeTrain • $4 (€3) • 27 min
Popular travel companiesArriva Yorkshire or Northern Rail (3)

Travel 18 miles (29 km) by bus or train to Wakefield from Doncaster. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Arriva Yorkshire or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Doncaster to Wakefield.

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from Doncaster to Wakefield

How to get from Doncaster to Wakefield by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Doncaster to Wakefield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)
04:58AM0h30
Doncaster
05:28AMWakefield
$51One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)
04:58AM0h30
Doncaster
05:28AMWakefield
$51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)
12:26PM0h28
Doncaster
12:54PMWakefield
$51One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)
07:26AM0h29
Doncaster
07:55AMWakefield
$51One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Doncaster to Wakefield

Travel to Wakefield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Doncaster to Wakefield.

FAQs

You can get from Doncaster to Wakefield 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Wakefield is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $4 (€3) compared to other travel options to Wakefield:

Taking a train costs $8 (€8) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€11) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Wakefield from Doncaster is by train with an average travel time of 27 min.

Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:

Bus takes on average 45 min.

You should expect to travel around 18 miles (29 km) between Doncaster and Wakefield.

The average frequency per day from Doncaster to Wakefield is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • 4 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Wakefield from Doncaster as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Doncaster to Wakefield:

  • Trains mostly leave from Doncaster and tend to arrive in Wakefield Westgate.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Doncaster to Wakefield:

  • You can travel by bus from Doncaster to Wakefield with Arriva Yorkshire, and you can find Arriva Yorkshire Doncaster to Wakefield tickets for $6 (€5) on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Doncaster to Wakefield with Northern Rail (3) or LNER. Cheap tickets can be found for $4 (€3) with Northern Rail (3) from Doncaster to Wakefield.

Yes, there are direct routes from Doncaster to Wakefield with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 4 direct trains a day to Wakefield with Northern Rail (3) or LNER.

Direct services to Wakefield tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Doncaster to Wakefield often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross, Manchester, York or Brentford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wakefield and these popular destinations at a great price.

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